Who will emerge victorious in the Dolphins vs. Browns clash this Sunday? Huntington Bank Field will be the stage for this compelling AFC matchup at 4:05 p.m. EST. The Miami Dolphins (7-8; 6-9-0 ATS) are battling for their playoff existence against the struggling Cleveland Browns (3-12; 4-11-0 ATS). In their last encounter two years ago in Miami, the Dolphins secured a decisive 39-17 victory. They must replicate that performance to keep their postseason hopes alive. Will the Dolphins rise to the occasion, or will the Browns disrupt their plans?
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Cleveland’s Future in the Draft
The Browns faced a tough 24-6 defeat last week, which isn’t the end of the world for them. With four consecutive losses, they are now positioned for the fifth overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. The team’s offensive struggles are evident, as they average only 16.3 points per game, ranking them as the second-lowest in the league. Currently, they are on their third quarterback of the season, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who will be protected by an offensive line that has allowed the second-most sacks in 2024. Jameis Winston (shoulder) is sidelined due to injury, and his history of interceptions raises concerns. Meanwhile, the rushing attack ranks 20th in yards per carry, and the quarterbacks have managed a mere 6.1 yards per pass attempt (30th). Only one team has committed more turnovers than the Browns. Can they find a silver lining in this home finale?
Evaluating a defense that frequently finds itself on the field is complicated. However, the Browns’ defensive statistics are troubling. They rank 26th in scoring and 22nd in yards allowed per play. Cleveland’s defense is 20th in rushing average and 27th against the pass. With only 12 takeaways this season, they trail behind two other teams. While they have registered 37 sacks (ranking 16th), it hasn’t translated to victories. How will they manage against the Dolphins?
Key Injuries – Cedric Tillman (out); David Njoku (out); Ogbo Okoronkwo (out); Jameis Winston (questionable)
